A middle-aged man, a government official, lives with his mother and sister. He's been isolated from society for years due to his supposed madness. The story revolves around his inner world, where he has created an alternate reality, free from societal norms and expectations. His diary entries reveal a complex and disturbing personality, as he navigates this internal world, often blurring the lines between fantasy and reality.
By Guy de Maupassant · First published 1884 · Genre: Psychological Horror, Gothic Fiction, Crime Fiction